Primary School | Kinder – 5th

Building connections
through inquiry.









Students taking action as a result of their learning.
Charged with understanding how each traditional subject connects together as well as connects to our global world today, our students explore through inquiry, are encouraged to ask tough questions, and think critically as much about what their learning as about why they’re learning it. This International Baccalaureate approach emphasizes real-life situations, decision-making, problem solving, research, and, most importantly, action.
Quick Facts

i.lab equipment available to all students

60-70% Spanish in Kinder – 5th

Mandarin instruction begins in 3rd

Singapore Math

Cursive introduced in 2nd

Ongoing professional development for teachers
Primary School
Program
Highlights

IB Educated Teachers
Lead teachers and teacher assistants all participate in rigorous training throughout the year on best practices and trends in both the IB and general education. Our teachers call 13 different countries across the world home, and 7 members of our academic staff are global International Baccalaureate consultants, site visitors and workshop leaders.

Multilingual Learning

Design Thinking

Math & Science
Our students focus not only on learning fundamental math and science from a functional standpoint, but also explore real world applications. Through the use of a variety of resources including Singapore Math, our students explore math from three directions: concrete, pictorial, and abstract. Projects in science providing students the opportunity to build additional skills such as communication, collaboration and teamwork through projects like designing simple machines in Kinder, full product life-cycle development in 2nd grade, and a final year long research project in 5th grade.

Differentiated Learning

The Arts

Connecting Outdoors
Time outdoors is just as important to the time spent inside the classroom. Our students enjoy time outside with the freedom to play, run and imagine at least twice two to three times a day. They’re also guided through coordinated outdoor classes several times a week where they practice teamwork, reinforce social connections, cooperate with others, develop their confidence, build motor skills and burn off a little extra energy.

Final PYP Exhibition Project
IB Educated Teachers
Lead teachers and teacher assistants all participate in rigorous training throughout the year on best practices and trends in both the IB and general education. Our teachers call 13 different countries across the world home, and 7 members of our academic staff are global International Baccalaureate consultants, site visitors and workshop leaders.
Design Thinking
Differentiated Learning
Multilingual Learning
Math & Science
Our students focus not only on learning fundamental math and science from a functional standpoint, but also explore real world applications. Through the use of a variety of resources including Singapore Math, our students explore math from three directions: concrete, pictorial, and abstract. Projects in science providing students the opportunity to build additional skills such as communication, collaboration and teamwork through projects like designing simple machines in Kinder, full product life-cycle development in 2nd grade, and a final year long research project in 5th grade.
The Arts
Connecting Outdoors
Time outdoors is just as important to the time spent inside the classroom. Our students enjoy time outside with the freedom to play, run and imagine at least twice two to three times a day. They’re also guided through coordinated outdoor classes several times a week where they practice teamwork, reinforce social connections, cooperate with others, develop their confidence, build motor skills and burn off a little extra energy.
Final PYP Exhibition Project














Meet the
Students

Meet Asher. He is working super hard at his favorite subject – math – to be prepared to be either an architect or a scientist when he grows up. When he’s not at school, he’s staying active and getting stronger in the pool and on the soccer field. He also likes to clean up trash to help our environment and build tall towers for his little brother, Isaac!

Meet Sydney. When she grows up, she wants to be a doctor! She loves studying all Units of Inquiry where she learns concepts and builds skills and understanding across disciplines. She’s a member of our volleyball, basketball and cross country teams and a writer for the student newspaper. Last year, she won 1st place in the El Niño y El Cuento writing contest! Outside of Magellan, she plays club soccer for Lonestar and piano and likes to volunteer!

Meet Marlowe. She’s been learning at Magellan since PP3 and loves going to school every day. Her favorite subjects are art and the i.lab, both which are helping her prepare to be a scientist when she grows up. When she’s not at Magellan, she enjoys parkour, performing flamenco and “hitting on the gong” at Rise Against Hunger volunteer event!

Meet Theo! When he grows, up, he wants to be a policeman… or an astronaut… or a scientist. He’s not sure yet but working hard at Magellan to explore them all. Theo’s favorite experiences at Magellan include subtraction and playing with his friends. He’s excited about learning how to play the violin this year and hopes to play it for his friends during music class and during the spring concert.

Meet Esmee. She’s been a student at Magellan since PP3, and her very favorite subject is art with Mr. Dan because “art fills your heart”! Her favorite memory from last year was singing “Chumbala” at the Winter Concert, and she also enjoys parkour and dance after school. When Esmee grows up, she wants to be a paleontologist!